Suspect arrested after Rockford foot chase

ROCKFORD - A joint burglary investigation led Monday to the arrest of one man after a foot chase, police said in a news release.

William R. Hall, 28, of Rockford, was charged with resisting arrest, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of stolen property and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

Police from Rockford, Loves Park and Winnebago County were together investigating burglaries. When officers approached two men in the 1100 block of 19th Street, a third suspect ran from police officers.

The suspect was caught several blocks away. Police recovered stolen firearms and other stolen items.